Besides The Avengers, which was released this week on Blu-Ray and DVD, Prometheus has to be one of the more highly anticipated released on Blu-Ray this year. The fact being, many were hoping for a directors cut that unlocked secrets or tell more of the stroy. Unfortunatly there is no directors cut, however, there are some pretty solid special features that are included with both the Blu-Ray/DVD set and the 3D Blu-Ray special edition.
Here is the official press released for the film which was sent out this morning by Fox. Prometheus hits stores October 9th.
LOS ANGELES, CA. (September 28, 2012) – Renowned director Ridley Scott takes fans on a gripping sci-fi adventure that “kicks ass so hard and often that it’s impossible not to be thrilled by it” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone). Launching into space to discover the mysterious creators of the human race, the “genuinely epic” (Tom Long, Detroit News) film, PROMETHEUS, debuts globally on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD October 9 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. An unmatched home entertainment experience, watch the highly-anticipated blockbuster hit in the format it was meant to be viewed, stunning 3D high-definition.
Written by Damon Lindelof (“Lost”) and Jon Spaihts, PROMETHEUS features outstanding performances by Academy Award® winner* Charlize Theron (Monster), Golden Globe®-nominee* Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds), Guy Pearce (Memento), Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Logan Marshall-Green (Devil).
Archeologist couple Elizabeth Shaw (Rapace) and Charlie Holloway (Marshall-Green) discover a star map that they interpret as an invitation from humanity’s forerunners, the “Engineers.” Determined to find out more about them, the couple boards the scientific vessel Prometheus, created and funded by Peter Weyland (Pearce), CEO of Weyland Corporation. Lead by mission director Meredith Vickers (Theron) and monitored by Weyland’s android David (Fassbender), the team of explorers find a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth and embark on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe where they fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
Loaded with over seven hours of bonus material, the PROMETHEUS 4-Disc Collector’s Edition and 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack feature the original theatrical release and are available in premium packaging. Fans can get the ultimate Prometheus experience with an Alternate Opening and Ending, Deleted and Alternate Scenes, access to “Peter Weyland’s Files,” commentary by directors and writers, a cutting-edge Prometheus Weyland Corp. Archive Second Screen App and more!
PROMETHEUS 4-Disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Special Features
Disc 1
- Theatrical Cut
- Commentary by Director/Producer Ridley Scott
- Commentary by Writer Jon Spaihts and Writer/Executive Producer Damon Lindelof
- The Peter Weyland Files
- Deleted and Alternate Scenes that include an Alternate Opening / Ending
- Prometheus – Weyland Corp Archive Second Screen App
Disc 2
- The Furious Gods: Making Prometheus
- Enhancement Pods
- Weyland Corp Archive
- Pre-Vis
- Screen Tests
Disc 3
- 3D Theatrical Cut of Movie
Disc 4
- DVD / Digital Copy
PROMETHEUS 2-Disc Blu-ray Special Features
Disc 1
- Theatrical Cut
- Commentary by Director/Producer Ridley Scott
- Commentary by Writer Jon Spaihts and Writer/Executive Producer Damon Lindelof
- The Peter Weyland Files
- Deleted and Alternate Scenes that include an Alternate Opening / Ending
- Prometheus – Weyland Corp Archive Second Screen App
Disc 2
- DVD / Digital Copy
Either will make a great addition to any film collection, but for the diehard fan, the Special Edition is the only way to go. Maybe in 10 years we will see a Directors Cut, who knows.
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